
Good News Report: 4/12/2024

April 12, 2024
Seventy Seven PYLUSD High School Students Nominated for OC Artist of the Year
The Orange County Register recently announced the 2024 nominees for their annual Artist of the Year awards. Each artist is nominated for a specific category, which includes fine arts, dance, film and TV, theater arts, media arts, instrumental music, and vocal music. This year, 77 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District high school students were nominated in six of the seven disciplines.
Valencia High School Academic Decathlon Team Earns First Place in Division 2 in State Competition
Congratulations to Valencia High School’s Academic Decathlon team for a successful showing at the California Academic Decathlon in Santa Clara! The event took place March 21-24. The Tigers performed exceptionally well, leading the school to earn their top overall finish in VHS history.
Inaugural Unified Sports Track Meet Promotes Inclusivity and Friendship Across All Four PYLUSD High Schools
On Wednesday, April 10, Valencia High School transformed Bradford Stadium into a bustling arena for the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District’s first ever Unified Sports Track Meet. Special education students teamed up with their general education peers from all four high schools to compete in a series of events including the softball toss, frisbee toss, 50-yard race, 100-yard race, and relay race. A vibrant crowd comprised of El Dorado, Esperanza, Valencia, and Yorba Linda students, staff, and families was also in attendance to display their unwavering support.